Texas orders treatment in ‘baby Gabriel’ surrogacy case after Paxton intervention

In a high-profile case involving a surrogate from Alaska, a Texas court mandated that she must receive medical treatment despite her and the intended parents' wishes to terminate the pregnancy due to health defects in the fetus. The ruling, which includes a temporary restraining order, prevents the surrogate from refusing care or leaving the state with the baby. This decision follows significant involvement from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, adding a political dimension to the legal battle. The case highlights the complex ethical and legal issues surrounding surrogacy, abortion, and medical consent.